WORKPLACE RELATIONS PRACTITIONER

What the program is about

This two day free to members program introduces participants to the higher education industrial relations environment, including underlying legal concepts, the various industrial instruments and the practical application of both.

The program focuses on what’s important for staff working at the ‘coalface’ of university workplace relations.

Topics covered

Employment Law

Employment Contracts

Policies and Procedures

Employment Legislation

Awards

Workplace Agreements

Termination of Employment

Objectives

This program will assist you to;

Distinguish between employment and other forms of work arrangement

Know the sources of employment rights and obligations

Understand the requirements for the formation of a valid contract of employment

Distinguish between express and implied terms

Understand the circumstances in which a contract may be varied

Explain the relationship between the employment contract and other instruments

Understand the function of compliance policies and procedures

Identify the ways in which policies and procedures may minimise liability for employers

Outline the functions and powers of the institutions with responsibilities under the Fair Work Act 2009

Understand the relationship between the Fair Work Act 2009 and State and Territory Industrial laws

Understand the key features of the general protections and right of entry provisions

Understand Fair Work Commissions Anti-Bullying jurisdiction

Explain the key features and importance of anti-discrimination, WHS, FOI and privacy legislation

Define an Award and understand its status under the Fair Work Act 2009

Understand the key provisions of the higher education modern awards

Define an enterprise agreement and understand its status

Describe the process of enterprise bargaining

Identify the principal unions with coverage in the higher education sector

Understand what is meant by "good faith bargaining"

Understand the requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009 for approval of an enterprise agreement

Explain how an agreement can be varied or terminated

Understand the key concepts in relation to the taking of industrial action

Understand the ways in which the employment contract can terminate

Understand the termination provisions as specified in your university's enterprise agreement and policies

Distinguish between the unfair dismissal and general protections jurisdictions of theFair Work Act 2009

List the remedies available at common law for termination of employment

Approach

As with all AHEIA training programs, this workshop is designed to be interactive and participatory, and uses a mix of facilitated discussion with practical small group activities and case studies designed to develop knowledge, skills and confidence

Who should attend

Workplace relations practitioners who are relatively new to the sector and/or new to a workplace relations role. Staff who would like to update and refresh their skills in industrial / workplace relations.

Facilitators

Our dedicated team of industrial relations practitioners and education professionals are committed to sharing their experience and equipping you with current industry knowledge. To find out more about our team of qualified practitioners, with years of experience in the higher education sector, visit Meet our Team.

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Training Terms, Conditions & Refunds

More than 28 calendar days prior to event start date a participant may: substitute an attendee, transfer to an alternative program date or cancel participation in a training program and request a refund by emailing training@aheia.edu.au

15 - 28 calendar days prior to event start date a participant may: substitute an attendee or transfer to an alternative program date

14 calendar days or less prior to event start date a participant may: substitute an attendee.

To ensure the maximum value for AHEIA members, a minimum number of participants are required to run a successful program. AHEIA reserves the right to cancel or postpone a program to an alternative date. In this event registrants will be offered the opportunity to transfer to the next available program, or receive a full refund.

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